This is Nakamura Blacksmith
About the Craftsman
Master blacksmith Toshio Nakamura has spent over 69 years perfecting the art of blade-making, crafting each of his knives with unmatched skill and dedication.
Unlike mass-produced blades, every knife here is forged by hand—carefully shaped, tempered, and polished for exceptional sharpness and durability. Farmers, chefs, and collectors alike trust Nakamura's custom work.
Now joined by his son, this smithy continues to blend traditional techniques with custom designs, making Japanese artisan knives that are practical and last for generations.
Whether you're looking for a custom Japanese knife, a durable tool for everyday use, or simply want to witness true craftsmanship in action, the Nakamura Smithy welcomes you.
Sharpness you can feel. Tradition you can trust.
Nakamura Blacksmith Knives
Knife Details
Includes:
- ・Kurouchi 'Santoku' Kitchen Knife (handcrafted from steel, 18cm blade length
- ・Red Sharpening Stone (15cm x 4cm x 3cm)
- ・FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING
A handcrafted double bevel knife made of Shirogami (white steel) No.2 steel, a very traditional steel prized by blacksmiths and knife nerds alike for its great edge retention and legendary sharpness.
The knife has a light poplar wooden handle, and the blade is engraved with the signature of the smithy. The pack includes a small whetstone you can use to keep your blade clean and sharp.
About the blade type: This is a multi purpose knife, especially handy for cutting veggies.
You can choose from between a normal or thick blade.
Thicker blades are more durable and suited for heavy-duty tasks, while thinner blades are better for precision cutting and slicing due to their ease of maneuverability.
*Since each knife is crafted by hand, weight and dimensions might slightly vary for each knife. We ask for your kind understanding.
*Depending on the number of orders and the smithy's situation, shipping the knife out might take up to 3 weeks.
*The knife is made from steel, so there will be a certain amount of rusting over time. Use the included sharpening stone to get rid of the rust. Find an explanation video on knife sharpening on the bottom of this page.
* Depending on the value of your order and local import rules of your country, there might be additional import taxes you have to pay upon arrival of the package.
Includes:
- ・Kurouchi 'Santoku' Kitchen Knife (handcrafted from steel, 16.5cm blade length
- ・Red Sharpening Stone (15cm x 4cm x 3cm)
- ・FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING
A handcrafted double bevel knife made of Shirogami (white steel) No.2 steel, a very traditional steel prized by blacksmiths and knife nerds alike for its great edge retention and legendary sharpness.
The knife has a light poplar wooden handle, and the blade is engraved with the signature of the smithy. The pack includes a small whetstone you can use to keep your blade clean and sharp.
About the blade type: This is a multi purpose knife, especially handy for cutting veggies.
*Since each knife is crafted by hand, weight and dimensions might slightly vary for each knife. We ask for your kind understanding.
*Depending on the number of orders and the smithy's situation, shipping the knife out might take up to 3 weeks.
*The knife is made from steel, so there will be a certain amount of rusting over time. Use the included sharpening stone to get rid of the rust. Find an explanation video on knife sharpening on the bottom of this page.
* Depending on the value of your order and local import rules of your country, there might be additional import taxes you have to pay upon arrival of the package.
Includes:
- ・Kurouchi 'Santoku' Kitchen Knife (handcrafted from steel, 15cm blade length
- ・Red Sharpening Stone (15cm x 4cm x 3cm)
- ・FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING
A handcrafted double bevel knife made of Shirogami (white steel) No.2 steel, a very traditional steel prized by blacksmiths and knife nerds alike for its great edge retention and legendary sharpness.
The knife has a light poplar wooden handle, and the blade is engraved with the signature of the smithy. The pack includes a small whetstone you can use to keep your blade clean and sharp.
About the blade type: This is a multi purpose knife, especially handy for cutting veggies.
You can choose from between a normal or thick blade.
Thicker blades are more durable and suited for heavy-duty tasks, while thinner blades are better for precision cutting and slicing due to their ease of maneuverability.
*Since each knife is crafted by hand, weight and dimensions might slightly vary for each knife. We ask for your kind understanding.
*Depending on the number of orders and the smithy's situation, shipping the knife out might take up to 3 weeks.
*The knife is made from steel, so there will be a certain amount of rusting over time. Use the included sharpening stone to get rid of the rust. Find an explanation video on knife sharpening on the bottom of this page.
* Depending on the value of your order and local import rules of your country, there might be additional import taxes you have to pay upon arrival of the package.
How to Sharpen your knife
Here is a detailed video on how to use the included sharpening stone, with explanations from Minomo blacksmith Isamu-san!